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‘Most big repairs start out as small repairs’
MOSES LAKE — When Uziel Ortega launched Steadfast Home Services earlier this year, he wasn't sure whether the phon…
World stocks slide on signs virus outbreak is spreading
Global stock markets fell Thursday on concerns that the coronavirus was spreading to more countries, putting further strain on businesses and supply chains across the world.
Venice faces new threat from virus after reeling from floods
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Still reeling from the effects of major flooding just a few months ago, Venice faces a new emergency: the threat of a new
Slovak linked to reporter slaying sentenced in separate case
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — A businessman allegedly linked to the slaying of an investigative journalist in Slovakia has been sentenced to 19 years in prison in a separate case of forgery.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman says UK government will not appeal decision blocking Heathrow Airport expansion
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman says UK government will not appeal decision blocking Heathrow Airport expansion.
Officials: Chinese industry recovering, more aid coming
BEIJING (AP) — Small, mostly private companies that are the engine of China’s economy are back to operating at one-third of normal levels after anti-virus controls shut factories, shops and restaurants, regulators …
Campaigners win court challenge to block Heathrow expansion on environmental grounds
LONDON (AP) — Campaigners win court challenge to block Heathrow expansion on environmental grounds.
Tunisia approves government after months of deadlock
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia has a new government at last, after four months of arguing among rival parties in the young North African democracy.
US new-home sales rose 7.9% in January, as buyer demand pushed prices up 14% from a year ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — US new-home sales rose 7.9% in January, as buyer demand pushed prices up 14% from a year ago.
Facebook bans ads with false claims about new virus
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook said Wednesday that it is banning ads that make false claims about products tied to the new coronavirus.
NTSB: Tesla Autopilot, distracted driver caused fatal crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tesla’s partially automated driving system steered an electric SUV into a concrete barrier on a Silicon Valley freeway because it was operating under conditions it couldn't handle and because the …
Coronavirus poses tough challenge for economic policymakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fast-moving coronavirus isn’t just confounding health officials. It’s also bedeviling policymakers and central bankers who are struggling to assess the economic damage from an outbreak that's …
Asian shares slide on fears virus will stunt global economy
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slid Wednesday following another sharp fall on Wall Street as fears spread that the growing virus outbreak will put the brakes on the global economy.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Major U.S. stock indexes gave up early gains and ended mostly lower Wednesday, extending their losses for the week.
TJX, Alcon rise; Dycom, Toll Brothers fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday:
US new-home sales climbed 7.9% in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of new homes jumped 7.9% in January to the fastest pace in more than 12 years, a positive sign for economic growth.